Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday declared that past cases of sacrilege would be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators would be sent to jail. He asserted that the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Amendment Act, 2026, would act as a strong deterrent against future incidents.
Addressing a Lok Milni at Bhattlan village in the Tanda constituency, Mann said the sacrilege incidents at Bargari and the firing incidents at Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura had deeply hurt the conscience of every Punjabi, especially the Sikh community. He emphasized that these wounds remain fresh in people's minds.
Mann assured every Punjabi that justice would prevail and those responsible for these heinous crimes would not be spared. He stated that his government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure justice and bring the culprits behind bars. He remarked that if a government cannot safeguard the honour of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, it fails in its most fundamental responsibility towards society.
Taking aim at the Akali leadership, the chief minister alleged that those who sought votes in the name of Gurbani failed to protect the sanctity of Guru Granth Sahib and used religion for political gains. He said Punjab could never forget the incidents at Bargari, Behbal Kalan, and Kotkapura, describing them as painful chapters in the state's history.
Mann also highlighted his government's initiatives on various fronts. Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh and MLAs Jasbir Singh Raja Gill and Karambir Singh Ghuman were present on the occasion.
